The Evil Alpha Azrael

Chapter 10

Jaylyn’s POV

A scream broke me from my shocked state and l pulled my eyes from the heart breaking sight. She was my mates mom and I never got to meet her. I felt a wave of sadness as I thought about him and the way he probably felt right now. I lifted my nose to the air and sniffed, finding his scent was easy since it was still fresh. While everyone was occupied with Anthony’s disgusting behavior I slipped by without being noticed.

I followed the scent of my mate. Although I didn’t have to due to the line of splintered trees that led through the forest. Stopping a few feet from him, he was shaking as the anger rolled off of him in waves and I wanted nothing more than to comfort him. He paused as if he had sensed me and slowly turned to make eye contact. His pained expression displayed the way he felt and his once vibrant blue eyes had quickly became dark.

I stood there nervously, unsure if to address him as alpha or his name.

“Hey Azrael, can I call you Azrael?” I asked him while fidgeting. I was never nervous around anyone, but in front of him I was a wreck.

“You can call me Azrael, what’s your name?” His voice was a bit husky and it gave me goosebumps. I was so lost in the sound of his voice that I hadn’t noticed he walked towards me. My breath hitched in my throat once I realized the proximity.

“It’s Jaylyn.” I managed to choke out.

“Jaylyn.” He said my name and it made my knees weak at the sound. “I like it.”

“ I’m sorry about your mom, I saw the way you left and thought I would try and comfort you.” I told him the reason I came even though I knew it would be a sore topic. I had a bad habit of always addressing the elephant in the room because I didn’t see the purpose of avoiding it.

He clenched his jaw and sighed, an array of emotions roaming through his eyes. Without warning he stepped forward and embraced me in a hug. I was surprised but relaxed into his touch. His scent filling my nostrils had comforted me even if I wasn’t the one who needed it. He pulled back slightly releasing his arms without breaking the little space that existed between us right now. At first, I was about to be skeptical of him but seeing what just happened I know he needed someone.

I wanted to protest the space he left but he began to speak in a urgent tone that made me pay attention.

“Jaylyn listen to me, I need you to go back to your pack for a while. There are some things that I need to take care of first here but my father cannot find out about you.” It’s not that I didn’t agree, I hated the thought of being near his father but I couldn’t help but question his reason for it.

“Why is that?” I asked him curiously.

“ I can’t tell you right now because we’re running out of time. Once I’m done, I’ll come and get you.” He held my chin and looked me in my eyes while I lost myself in his. My eyes trailed to his lips wanting to capture them with mine but I knew I needed to wait before I made such a bold move. He started to lean in for another hug but before he could I heard my name being called. Dad and Jason both emerged from behind the trees but dad was the first one to say something.

“Jaylyn get away from him now!” Dad shouted in an attempt to lure me away from Azrael. Before I had a chance to respond, Azrael stood protectively in front of me as a growl rippled through his chest.

“MINE!”

My heart thundered in my chest and I couldn’t control the warm feeling of liquid that escaped my lower regions.

Dad and Jase both stopped in their tracks once they realized what was happening. This time my brother spoke up to confirm their suspicions.

“Jay?”

“Yeah Jase?” I answered peeking my head from behind Azrael’s figure.

“Is Alpha Azrael your mate?” He asked and dads head perked up into my direction.

“Isn’t it obvious?” I asked with a chuckle. They both visibly relaxed as I stepped out from behind my mate. I then turned to him and introduced my brother and father to him.

“Azrael, this is my dad Alpha Drake and my brother Jason.” My mate relaxed his protective stance once I was done with the introductions.

My dad looked uncomfortable but still asked his question like any concerned father would.

“So Alpha Azrael, will you be taking her away from us today or will you allow her to get some of her things from home?” He really wanted to know if I was leaving him at this very moment.

Azrael looked at him a bit suspiciously but still answered his question.

“ No, I need her to return to her home pack as I have some issues to deal with here. I would also prefer if father does not know that I have found her.”

“And why is that?” Jason spoke up this time with clear displeasure present in his voice.

Azrael let out a growl before responding to my brothers question. He was getting irritated so I placed my hand on his lower back to help him relax.

“My father just k*lled my mother in front of you all and I’m sure you wouldn’t want her around him and neither do I. He is leaving after the ceremony and I can’t give many details because you all need to leave now. I’ll contact you when I’ve taken care of everything here.” His urgency picked up so I knew that we needed to leave immediately.

He enveloped me into a quick hug and sent me off with my father and brother. I wondered why the sudden urgency as we left the area where he was standing. I glanced back taking in his features one more time. Sorrow and conflict etched on his face. Before I could focus on his face any longer I heard it.

screams and growls had taken over then entire area where the the ceremony had take place. Over three dozen rogues surrounding the guests. All of the Alphas had shifted and was fighting like their lives depended on it but they were outnumbered. I knew we weren’t getting out of here without a fight. I searched the area for Anthony but he was no where in sight. Camille’s body still in its place on the stage.

Out of no where I heard a deafening roar. I looked around trying to locate where it came from. There was a huge charcoal gray wolf stalking toward the rogues with anger clear on its features. I took a sniff in his direction and realized it was Azrael. I wanted to run to him and run my fingers through his fur but I knew better than to interrupt an alpha during a battle. However, what I wasn’t expecting was the rogues had stopped attacking the other alphas. They all turned towards my mate and began attacking with purpose. Azrael was large and strong with alpha blood pumping through him but I was worried that 30 wolves may have been too much for him. They all began to pounce on him as he ripped throats and clawed at their stomachs leaving their entrails exposed. He rolled and kicked and crushed the necks of the rogues but there were still too many.

Without thinking I shifted and tore my dress to bits. Mum would probably be mad but I can’t think about that right now. I trained to fight most of my life and I’ll be damned if I was going to let rogues k*ll my mate. I heard my dad calling after me but I paid him no mind. My wolf was large but slightly smaller than Jason’s. I barreled into the crowd of rogues surrounding my mate and snatched the one on his back with my teeth. I broke its neck with ease as I continued to rip them apart. Once Azrael realized I was there he growled and began to push even harder. With both of us fighting the wolves, their numbers were diminished in no time. The remaining two cowered in fear and tried to flee. Both Azrael and I looked towards each other and wore a wolfy grin on our features. Both of us having the same idea, we took off into the trees in the direction of the wolves. Fighting alongside him felt exhilarating and we raced through the forest after the rogues. They didn’t stand a chance as we were both on their tails in less than a minute. We went in for the k*ll and stood proudly at the fact that we had taken on that many rogues. His wolf looked at Hazel with both amusement and approval as they rubbed their blood stained coats together. With satisfaction felt by both of us, we began to walk in the direction of the pack house unaware of what was waiting truly waiting for us.